Texting Accidents & Lawsuits

Northern California Car Accident Lawyer

Distracted driving has become an epidemic on American roadways and is directly
responsible for thousands of preventable injuries and deaths each year.
Although every form of driver distraction is inherently hazardous, few
are as dangerous as text messaging and cell phone use.

Texting while driving is both an illegal and negligent act, and it places
others at significantly increased risks of being hurt in
car accidents. When drivers choose texting over their primary responsibility of operating
a motor vehicle safely and cause accidents as a result, victims injured
in these preventable wrecks have every right to pursue financial compensation
for their damages.

At the Law Offices of Larry S. Buckley, our personal injury lawyers have
helped thousands of clients after they were harmed in preventable accidents,
including distracted driving accidents. By drawing from our extensive
experience and unwavering commitment to clients’ futures, we’re
able to effectively protect their rights and help them pursue the maximum
compensation possible.

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Texting: The Most Dangerous Driver Distraction

Safety advocates and experts unanimously agree that text messaging is one
of the most dangerous forms of driver distraction.

This is because composing a text message, as well as using a cell phone
to e-mail or browse the internet, commands multiple areas of a driver’s
attention:

Visual – Texting requires a driver to take their eyes off the road, which
is one of the most dangerous things a person can do behind the wheel.
When looking at a phone to read or compose a text, drivers can travel
long distances without ever seeing their surroundings. In fact, taking
your eyes off the road to text for 5 seconds while traveling 55 mph is
equivalent to traveling the length of entire football field - blindfolded.

Mental – In addition to requiring a driver’s visual focus, texting
also commands their cognitive attention. When engaged in reading and composing
texts, drivers are focused on a conversation, not driving. This risky
multi-tasking causes inattention blindness, which can be dangerous even
when a person has their eyes already on the road, and even more so when
they are not.

Manual – Text messaging naturally requires a driver to devote their manual
focus on using their phone. This means they remove their hand from the
wheel, reducing their ability to quickly and safely react to situations
on the road.

California Texting Laws

Because text messaging is the most alarming type of driver distraction,
the state of California has passed strict laws to prohibit the practice.
Under state law, all drivers are prohibited from text messaging and from
using a handheld cellphone behind the wheel. These laws are primary laws,
which means law enforcement can pull motorists over and issue citations
for texting alone, even if no other traffic violation was made.

The Rights of Injured Victims

Even though there are strict laws in place, many drivers still choose to
text behind the wheel. When their unlawful and negligent behavior causes
accidents that injure others, victims have the right to initiate the personal
injury claim process to hold the at-fault driver liable for their damages.
These include their medical expenses, lost income, and other economic
damages, as well as their emotional injuries and the pain and suffering
they endured as a result of the crash.

It is important to note that although the civil justice system allows injured
victims to pursue compensation from those who harmed them, full and fair
compensation is not automatically granted. This is because insurance companies
fight aggressively to defend against claims and pay victims as little
as possible. Their focus is on profits, not payouts to injured people.
To ensure a level playing field between you and the large insurance corporations
you face, working with an experienced and resourceful lawyer is critical.

Discuss Your Accident Case During a Free Consultation

The Law Offices of Larry S. Buckley is committed to helping our clients
through difficult times, and to fighting for the recoveries they deserve.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a crash that could and
should have been prevented if not for a distracted driver, you might be
entitled to compensation. Learn more about your rights and how our team
can help during a free consultation. Our award-winning car accident attorneys
serve clients throughout Chico, Redding, and Northern California.

Contact us today to request a free consultation and take back what is rightfully yours.

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